Elaine Louise (Howe) Campbell

Surrounded by the love and warmth of family, Elaine passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on December 24, 2023 at the age of 68 years.  Cherished wife and best friend to Allan, with whom she shared 47 wonderful years of marriage.  Proud mother of Amy Campbell (Ronald Servant) of Ottawa, and Dale Campbell (Jennifer) of Tacoma, Washington and grandmother to Dale’s  sons, Nathaniel and Owen.   Elaine is remembered by her sisters, Donna, Julie, and Gloria, and by many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her parents, Mac and Iva Dell Howe, and her brother, Ronald.

Elaine’s career was spent with the Woodstock Hospital, 22 years in the Health Records department and 22 years in the IT department.  In her retirement, she was heavily involved with volunteering for the South Gate Centre, where she used her expertise in IT to support “behind the scenes”.  In October 2023, Elaine was recognized for her work, being awarded the Older Adults Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) 50 for 50 Award, an honour bestowed upon volunteers who have been influential in shaping and operating of centres in Ontario.

Friends will be received at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home on Thursday, December 28 from 1-2:30pm.  A service in celebration of Elaine’s life will follow at 2:30pm in the funeral home chapel, followed by a reception.  For those who wish, memorial donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Woodstock Hospital, to the South Gate Centre Building Expansion or to the Canadian Cancer Society.